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Roland Joyal, Jr. Obituary

BLACKSTONE - Roland A. Joyal, Jr., 62, of Blackstone, died February 2, 2021 in Milford Regional Medical Center, Milford, MA. Born in Woonsocket, RI, he was the son of the late Roland A. Joyal, Sr. and Jeannette (Knapik) Joyal.

Roland was a 1976 graduate of Woonsocket High School. He worked as a self-employed mechanic, until he became disabled.

Roland was a member of the Italian Workingmen's Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and was an animal lover.

He leaves his significant other of 27 years, whom he called his girl, Erin K. Wood, of Blackstone, MA; two sons, Roland A. Joyal, III of Woonsocket and Adam Wood, of Blackstone, MA; his sister, Pamela Limoges and her husband, David, of Woonsocket, RI; and two grandchildren, Logan Joyal and Isaac Wood.

A graveside service will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11 AM in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Slatersville, under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Published by Woonsocket Call from Feb. 8 to Feb. 16, 2021.

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Jennifer Mainville

February 11, 2021

I am very sorry to hear the about Roland's passing he was a great guy and he was always a good friend to my Dad Gill Faucher im sure they are having some beers together up in heaven Roland always knew how to make everyone laugh even when he let a chicken covered in shaving cream run loose in our house that was funny ..may his memory live on in your hearts he truly was a great guy and im very sorry for your loss .
Jennifer Mainville

Kimberly Larson

February 10, 2021

Sending you both all our love and strength through this difficult time.

kathleen wood

February 9, 2021

wishing my daughter erin and my grandson peace and strength through this difficult time.love mom and dad

Diane Colerick

February 9, 2021

Erin, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I’m so very sorry for your loss.

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